Home project costs in Sioux City, IA
Every project we cover, priced for the Sioux City metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Sioux City sits 286th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 86.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.0 (228th). The metro has about 75,010 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 36 below, and 2 are level with it. Paver patio (level), retaining wall (level) and asphalt driveway (−1%) sit highest, and roof replacement (−10%), composite deck (−10%) and kitchen cabinets (−9%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Sioux City Gateway Ap, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 10°F, a July average high of 85°F and 29 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through September; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Sioux City
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.71 | $23.38 | $28.72 | $22.66 | 1.03 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.02 | $24.57 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.84 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.63 | $28.43 | $30.32 | $28.78 | 0.99 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.54 | $29.28 | $36.15 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.32 | $27.60 | $28.75 | $27.41 | 1.01 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.43 | $35.54 | $40.83 | $30.38 | 1.17 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.46 | $22.62 | $27.56 | $26.65 | 0.85 |
Concrete & paving in Sioux City
Across these 7 projects, Sioux City averages −2% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at level and concrete slab lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Sioux City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Sioux City | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Sioux City | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Sioux City | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Sioux City | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,900 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in Sioux City | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Concrete patio cost in Sioux City | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Sioux City | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −3% |
Decks & outdoor in Sioux City
Across these 2 projects, Sioux City averages −9% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −9% and composite deck lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Sioux City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Sioux City | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Sioux City | 300 sq ft | $10,900 – $21,800 | −10% |
Building & additions in Sioux City
The 2 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Sioux City, from −9% (home addition) to −6% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Sioux City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Sioux City | 576 sq ft | $27,200 – $54,500 | −6% |
| Home addition cost in Sioux City | 300 sq ft | $34,700 – $70,300 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Sioux City
Across these 5 projects, Sioux City averages −6% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −5% and storm door lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Sioux City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Sioux City | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Sioux City | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Sioux City | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Sioux City | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Patio door cost in Sioux City | 1 door | $560 – $5,600 | −7% |
Fencing in Sioux City
Across these 4 projects, Sioux City averages −6% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at −5% and wood fence lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Sioux City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Sioux City | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Sioux City | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Sioux City | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Sioux City | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Sioux City
Across these 5 projects, Sioux City averages −6% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −4% and roof replacement lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Sioux City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Sioux City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Sioux City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,350 – $30,100 | −7% |
| Gutters cost in Sioux City | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Sioux City | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
| Attic insulation cost in Sioux City | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Sioux City
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Sioux City, from −9% (kitchen cabinets) to −5% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Sioux City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Sioux City | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Sioux City | 1 pan | $890 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Sioux City | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Sioux City | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Sioux City | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,400 | −5% |
Landscaping & drainage in Sioux City
The 5 jobs here average −2% versus the US in Sioux City, from −4% (sod installation) to level (retaining wall).
| Project | Size | Sioux City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Sioux City | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Sioux City | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,150 – $13,300 | level |
| Sod installation cost in Sioux City | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Sioux City | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,650 | −3% |
| Inground pool cost in Sioux City | 450 sq ft | $35,600 – $111,000 | −1% |
Flooring & interior in Sioux City
Across these 3 projects, Sioux City averages −7% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −4% and hardwood flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Sioux City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Sioux City | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Sioux City | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,500 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Sioux City | 200 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −4% |
Sioux City against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Sioux City comes out −5% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Sioux Falls is the lowest at −7% (75 miles) and Rochester the highest at +6% (225 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | 86.5 | 94.0 | −5% | |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 75 miles | 90.6 | 95.5 | −7% |
| Omaha, NE | 85 miles | 91.9 | 94.1 | −4% |
| Lincoln, NE | 120 miles | 91.6 | 94.1 | −6% |
| Des Moines, IA | 145 miles | 91.7 | 93.7 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 195 miles | 87.1 | 93.7 | −2% |
| Rochester, MN | 225 miles | 90.8 | 95.4 | +6% |